Difference between revisions of "Mamba/ElectricConversion"
From Flex Innovations Wiki
m |
m |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Mamba Electric Conversion}} | |
| − | + | == Mamba Electric Conversion == | |
The Mamba was designed with electric conversion in mind. The aircraft has designed in a forward hatch that makes access to batteries and connectors easy. The 'fuel tank tray' is located to work as a basis for a battery Tray/Mount. | The Mamba was designed with electric conversion in mind. The aircraft has designed in a forward hatch that makes access to batteries and connectors easy. The 'fuel tank tray' is located to work as a basis for a battery Tray/Mount. | ||
Flight time of this relatively light 5000mAh setup is about 4-4.5 minutes with proper throttle management and a good reserve. Make first flights about 2/3 of this time and check remaining capacity while breaking in and balancing your packs. | Flight time of this relatively light 5000mAh setup is about 4-4.5 minutes with proper throttle management and a good reserve. Make first flights about 2/3 of this time and check remaining capacity while breaking in and balancing your packs. | ||
| − | The primary conversion is | + | The primary conversion is '''strengthening''' the 'fuel tank tray' to work as a 'battery tray'. |
| + | |||
| + | == Power System (as demonstrated by Flex Innovations) == | ||
| + | * [http://www.horizonhobby.com/power-360-brushless-outrunner-motor--180kv-eflm4360a E-Flite 360 - 180kv Motor(EFLM4360A)] | ||
| + | ** The chosen motor uses the same bolt pattern and firewall hole locations as a DA Gas Engine making mounting easy. | ||
| + | ** The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4-bolt pattern.<br /> | ||
| + | * 70mm total motor standoffs | ||
| + | * [http://www.flexinnovations.com/product-p/fpzb50006s60.htm Potenza 5000 6S 60C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))] | ||
| + | * Castle 160HV ESC | ||
| + | * Mejzlik 25 x 12S Prop | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | + | == Reinforced the Battery Tray == | |
Thin and medium CA Glue was used for all. See Images | Thin and medium CA Glue was used for all. See Images | ||
| − | *Approximately 1/2 wide strips of Carbon plate (~.080" thick) was used in two places to reinforce the structure under the tray. It was wrapped to the structure with carbon chord (tow). | + | * Approximately 1/2 wide strips of Carbon plate (~.080" thick) was used in two places to reinforce the structure under the tray. It was wrapped to the structure with carbon chord (tow). |
| − | **At the aft end under the battery tray oriented vertically. Carbon chord wraps used. | + | ** At the aft end under the battery tray oriented vertically. Carbon chord wraps used. |
| − | **At the middle of the tray oriented flat against the bottom of the tray. Carbon chord wraps used. | + | ** At the middle of the tray oriented flat against the bottom of the tray. Carbon chord wraps used. |
| − | *Two strips of Carbon plate were laminated to the top of the tray to stiffen it and to apply velcro® to. | + | * Two strips of Carbon plate were laminated to the top of the tray to stiffen it and to apply velcro® to. |
| − | **The aft edge of the plates were thinned to allow carbon chord wraps to be applied to prevent delamination. | + | ** The aft edge of the plates were thinned to allow carbon chord wraps to be applied to prevent delamination. |
| − | **A hole were made in the front center of each plate, and the plated was wrapped to the existing structure with carbon chord to prevent delamination. | + | ** A hole were made in the front center of each plate, and the plated was wrapped to the existing structure with carbon chord to prevent delamination. |
| − | *Holes and slots were made in the tray to allow for carbon wraps, and velcro® straps | + | * Holes and slots were made in the tray to allow for carbon wraps, and velcro® straps |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
IMG_7035.png|Motor and ESC | IMG_7035.png|Motor and ESC | ||
Revision as of 02:01, 29 March 2017
Mamba Electric Conversion
The Mamba was designed with electric conversion in mind. The aircraft has designed in a forward hatch that makes access to batteries and connectors easy. The 'fuel tank tray' is located to work as a basis for a battery Tray/Mount.
Flight time of this relatively light 5000mAh setup is about 4-4.5 minutes with proper throttle management and a good reserve. Make first flights about 2/3 of this time and check remaining capacity while breaking in and balancing your packs.
The primary conversion is strengthening the 'fuel tank tray' to work as a 'battery tray'.
Power System (as demonstrated by Flex Innovations)
- E-Flite 360 - 180kv Motor(EFLM4360A)
- The chosen motor uses the same bolt pattern and firewall hole locations as a DA Gas Engine making mounting easy.
- The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4-bolt pattern.
- 70mm total motor standoffs
- Potenza 5000 6S 60C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))
- Castle 160HV ESC
- Mejzlik 25 x 12S Prop
Reinforced the Battery Tray
Thin and medium CA Glue was used for all. See Images
- Approximately 1/2 wide strips of Carbon plate (~.080" thick) was used in two places to reinforce the structure under the tray. It was wrapped to the structure with carbon chord (tow).
- At the aft end under the battery tray oriented vertically. Carbon chord wraps used.
- At the middle of the tray oriented flat against the bottom of the tray. Carbon chord wraps used.
- Two strips of Carbon plate were laminated to the top of the tray to stiffen it and to apply velcro® to.
- The aft edge of the plates were thinned to allow carbon chord wraps to be applied to prevent delamination.
- A hole were made in the front center of each plate, and the plated was wrapped to the existing structure with carbon chord to prevent delamination.
- Holes and slots were made in the tray to allow for carbon wraps, and velcro® straps
Motor and ESC
Tray Preparations
Tray Preparations
1 of 2 Carbon Strips
Strip in Middle
Aft Wraps
Overview
Aft Wraps
Middle Wraps
Middle Wraps
Radio Tray
